How do these schools compare?
| Metric | H J MacDonald Middle | James W Smith Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Bern, NC | Cove City, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 632 | 325 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | H J MacDonald Middle | James W Smith Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,267 | $12,267 |
| District | Craven County Schools | Craven County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | H J MacDonald Middle | James W Smith Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.9% | 38.5% |
| African American | 35.0% | 35.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 17.5% |
| Asian | 13.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | H J MacDonald Middle | James W Smith Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 632:1 | 325:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.8% | 56.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 77 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.